公开(公告)号：US07821634B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-26

申请号：US12106233

申请日：2008-04-18

Applicant: Robert Dillon ,  Lee Grodzins ,  Stephanie Melikian

Inventor： Robert Dillon ,  Lee Grodzins ,  Stephanie Melikian

IPC: G01J3/30

CPC classification number: G01J3/443 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01N21/67 ,  G01N21/718

Abstract: Multiple energy sources, such as a laser and electrical current, are employed, in close coordination, spatially and temporally, to clean a sample, vaporize its material and excite vapor atoms for the purpose of atomic emission spectroscopy. These methods permit better monitoring and control of the individual processes in real time, lead to higher consistency and higher quality optical emission spectra, and enhance the measurements of non-conducting solids, liquids and gases. Additionally, a portable instrument is provided with both laser source and spectrometer optically coupled to a hand-holdable unit.

Abstract translation: 在诸如激光和电流之间的多个能源，在空间和时间上紧密协调地被采用以清洁样品，汽化其材料并激发蒸气原子以用于原子发射光谱。 这些方法允许实时更好地监测和控制各个过程，从而提高一致性和更高质量的光发射光谱，并增强非导电固体，液体和气体的测量。 此外，便携式仪器具有与手持式单元光学耦合的激光源和光谱仪。

公开(公告)号：US20100200767A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-12

申请号：US12641805

申请日：2009-12-18

Applicant: HunJung YI ,  Jae-Won HAHN ,  Seungki CHAE ,  Chang-Hoon OH

Inventor： HunJung YI ,  Jae-Won HAHN ,  Seungki CHAE ,  Chang-Hoon OH

IPC: H01J27/00 ,  G02B3/00 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01B11/14

CPC classification number: G02B21/0028 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/0289 ,  G01J3/443

Abstract: An optical apparatus for plasma includes a light collection lens provided to receive optical emission spectrum from plasma, a first aperture stop disposed between the light collection lens and the plasma to block out-focused light, a second aperture stop disposed between the light collection lens and an imaging area of the light collection lens to block in-focused light, and a pinhole disposed at the imaging area of the light collection lens to limit depth of focus.

Abstract translation: 一种用于等离子体的光学装置，包括：用于接收来自等离子体的光发射光谱的光收集透镜;设置在光采集透镜和等离子体之间的第一孔径光阑，以阻挡向外聚焦的光;第二孔径光阑设置在光收集透镜和 聚光透镜的成像区域以遮挡聚焦光，以及设置在聚光透镜的成像区域的针孔，以限制聚焦深度。

公开(公告)号：US07737397B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-15

申请号：US11969759

申请日：2008-01-04

Applicant: Peter Morrisroe

Inventor： Peter Morrisroe

IPC: H01J49/00

CPC classification number: H01J49/105 ,  F23C99/003 ,  F23G5/10 ,  F23G2209/18 ,  G01J3/443 ,  G01N21/68 ,  H01J49/0431

Abstract: A device for mass spectroscopy comprising a chamber configured to provide an atomization source, a boost device configured to provide radio frequency energy to the chamber, and a mass analyzer in fluid communication with the chamber and configured to separate species based on mass-to-charge ratios is disclosed. In certain examples, a boost device may be used with a flame or plasma to provide additional energy to a flame or plasma to enhance desolvation, atomization, and/or ionization.

Abstract translation: 一种用于质谱的装置，包括被配置为提供雾化源的腔室，被配置为向腔室提供射频能量的升压装置以及与腔室流体连通并被配置为基于质量与电荷分离物质的质量分析器 比率被公开。 在某些实施例中，升压装置可以与火焰或等离子体一起使用以向火焰或等离子体提供额外的能量，以增强去溶剂化，雾化和/或离子化。

公开(公告)号：US07710562B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-04

申请号：US12071601

申请日：2008-02-22

Applicant: Masaru Hori ,  Masafumi Ito

Inventor： Masaru Hori ,  Masafumi Ito

IPC: G01N21/73

CPC classification number: G01J3/443 ,  G01N21/73

Abstract: An atomic analyzer includes a plasma generator, in which a discharge gas is fed in a micro gap between a pair of electrodes to generate nonequilibrium atmospheric pressure plasma, a bias voltage controller that includes a plasma-leading electrode for leading the nonequilibrium atmospheric pressure plasma generated by the plasma generator to an object to be irradiated, the object to be irradiated with the nonequilibrium atmospheric pressure plasma is placed on the plasma-leading electrode, a bias voltage is applied between the plasma-leading electrode and the electrodes of the plasma generator to irradiate the object with the nonequilibrium atmospheric pressure plasma, and a spectrometer that analyzes atoms spectroscopically from light emitted from atomized generated by atomizing a substance composing the object to be irradiated by the nonequilibrium atmospheric pressure plasma irradiation or from light absorbed by the atomized atoms.

Abstract translation: 原子分析仪包括等离子体发生器，其中放电气体被馈送在一对电极之间的微间隙中以产生非平衡大气压等离子体;偏压控制器，其包括用于引导非平衡大气压等离子体产生的等离子体引导电极 通过等离子体发生器到待照射的物体，将待平衡的大气压等离子体照射的物体放置在等离子体引出电极上，在等离子体引出电极和等离子体发生器的电极之间施加偏压， 用非平衡大气压等离子体照射物体，以及光谱仪，其通过雾化由非平衡大气压等离子体照射或被雾化原子吸收的光组成被照射物体的物质产生的雾化发出的光进行光谱分析。

公开(公告)号：US07687776B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-30

申请号：US11971413

申请日：2008-01-09

Applicant: Shankar B. Baliga ,  John H. Park ,  John G. Romero

Inventor： Shankar B. Baliga ,  John H. Park ,  John G. Romero

IPC: G01N21/00 ,  G01J5/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/3504 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0235 ,  G01J3/2823 ,  G01J3/443 ,  G01J5/0018 ,  G01N2021/1795 ,  G01N2201/0221

Abstract: A gas imaging system for remotely detecting gas emissions by passive images of infrared radiation includes an optical system having a field of view. The optical system has a lens, an optical filter system for filtering light passed through the lens, and a photosensitive array located at the focal plane of the optical system to produce multi-spectral infrared image data of a scene under observation. A multi-spectral image processing system is configured for processing the image data produced by the photosensitive array to detect hazardous gas emissions and to discriminate against infrared radiation emitted by false alarm sources. Some embodiments may be configured for flame detection. Other embodiments may be configured for gas and flame detection.

Abstract translation: 用于通过红外辐射的被动图像远程检测气体排放的气体成像系统包括具有视场的光学系统。 光学系统具有透镜，用于滤光透过透镜的光学滤光器系统，以及位于光学系统的焦平面处的光敏阵列，以产生观察场景的多光谱红外图像数据。 多光谱图像处理系统被配置用于处理由光敏阵列产生的图像数据，以检测有害气体排放并区分由假警报源发射的红外辐射。 一些实施例可以被配置用于火焰检测。 其他实施例可以被配置用于气体和火焰检测。

公开(公告)号：US20090273782A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-05

申请号：US12435970

申请日：2009-05-05

Applicant: Jong Hyun Yoo ,  Randolph S. Tribe ,  Chunyi Liu

Inventor： Jong Hyun Yoo ,  Randolph S. Tribe ,  Chunyi Liu

IPC: G01J3/30 ,  H01J49/00

CPC classification number: H01J49/0463 ,  B23K26/03 ,  B23K26/048 ,  B23K26/0861 ,  G01J3/443 ,  G01N21/718

Abstract: Provided is a laser ablation spectroscopy apparatus and method. A pulse laser is focused on the sample site to generate a plasma plume during a laser ablation process. The plasma plume is detected with a spectrometer and an intensified charge coupled device. A sample of material is coupled to a stage movable in the x, y and z directions using an array of x-y-z motors. A change in the height of the sample is detected using a triangulation sensor. The apparatus includes a system computer for synchronizing the movement of the stage in the x, y and z direction during the laser ablation process. The method includes a protocol of generating one or more laser ablations per sample site. The spectral data of the total number of laser ablations for each sample site are averaged together. The protocol includes laser ablating additional sample sites and averaging the spectral data of the total number of sample sites.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种激光烧蚀光谱仪和方法。 脉冲激光器聚焦在样品位置以在激光烧蚀过程中产生等离子体羽流。 用光谱仪和强化的电荷耦合器件检测等离子体羽流。 材料样品使用x-y-z电机的阵列耦合到在x，y和z方向上可移动的台。 使用三角测量传感器检测样品的高度变化。 该装置包括一个系统计算机，用于在激光烧蚀过程中使x，y和z方向上舞台的移动同步。 该方法包括每个样本位点产生一个或多个激光消融的协议。 将每个样品位点的激光烧蚀总数的光谱数据一起平均。 该协议包括激光烧蚀附加样品位点并平均样品总数的光谱数据。

公开(公告)号：US20090259410A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-15

申请号：US12083664

申请日：2006-10-05

Applicant: Pascal Fichet

Inventor： Pascal Fichet

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/443 ,  G01J3/457 ,  G01N21/718

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of samples by optical emission spectroscopy with laser excitation (18), using a database created on single-element aqueous solutions all having the same pure element concentration, this database containing, for each element, the wavelengths of the emission lines and their respective intensities.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种通过激光激发的光发射光谱（18）对样品进行定性和定量分析的方法，使用在单元素水溶液中产生的数据库，其全部具有相同的纯元素浓度，该数据库包含每个元素 ，发射线的波长及其各自的强度。

公开(公告)号：US20090095616A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-16

申请号：US11871708

申请日：2007-10-12

Applicant: Chih-shun Lu

Inventor： Chih-shun Lu

IPC: C23C14/52 ,  C23C14/34

CPC classification number: C23C14/544 ,  G01J3/443

Abstract: A two-chamber electron impact emission sensor effective for monitoring vapor flux of materials in the presence of interfering species is described. The sensor includes two independent electron excitation regions and one photodetector for monitoring emission from excited species from both chambers. Copper vapor flux from an evaporation source was accurately measured in the presence of interfering H2O vapor, and Ga vapor flux from an evaporation source was accurately monitored in the presence of interfering CO2 gas. The invention permits deposition rates to be monitored using electron-impact emission spectroscopy with significantly improved accuracy in the presence of interfering gases at high partial pressures.

Abstract translation: 描述了在干扰物质存在下有效监测材料的蒸气通量的双室电子撞击发射传感器。 传感器包括两个独立的电子激发区域和一个光电检测器，用于监测来自两个腔室的激发物质的发射。 在干扰的H 2 O蒸气的存在下，来自蒸发源的铜蒸汽通量被精确地测量，并且在干扰的CO 2气体的存在下，来自蒸发源的Ga蒸气通量被精确地监测。 本发明允许使用电子轰击发射光谱监测沉积速率，并且在高分压下在干扰气体存在下具有显着提高的精度。

公开(公告)号：US07511246B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-31

申请号：US11218912

申请日：2005-09-02

Applicant: Peter J. Morrisroe

Inventor： Peter J. Morrisroe

IPC: B23K10/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/73 ,  G01J3/443 ,  G01N21/68 ,  G01N2201/126 ,  H01J49/105

Abstract: A device for sustaining a plasma in a torch is provided. In certain examples, the device comprises a first electrode configured to couple to a power source and constructed and arranged to provide a loop current along a radial plane of the torch. In some examples, the radial plane of the torch is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the torch.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在割炬中维持等离子体的装置。 在某些示例中，该装置包括被配置为耦合到电源并被构造和布置成沿着焊炬的径向平面提供回路电流的第一电极。 在一些示例中，焊炬的径向平面基本上垂直于焊炬的纵向轴线。

公开(公告)号：US20080239312A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-02

申请号：US12071601

申请日：2008-02-22

Applicant: Masaru Hori ,  Masafumi Ito

Inventor： Masaru Hori ,  Masafumi Ito

IPC: G01J3/28

CPC classification number: G01J3/443 ,  G01N21/73

Abstract: [Object] To identify and quantitate an atom of a solid element contained in sludge, waste fluid, or soil.[Solving Means] An atomic analyzer includes a plasma generator 10 in which a discharge gas is fed in a micro gap between a pair of electrodes to generate nonequilibrium atmospheric pressure plasma; a bias voltage controller that includes a plasma-leading electrode 21 for leading the nonequilibrium atmospheric pressure plasma generated by the plasma generator to an object to be irradiated 22, the object to be irradiated with the nonequilibrium atmospheric pressure plasma being placed on the plasma-leading electrode, a bias voltage being applied between the plasma-leading electrode and the electrodes of the plasma generator to irradiate the object with the nonequilibrium atmospheric pressure plasma; and a spectrometer that atomizes a substance composing the object to be irradiated by the nonequilibrium atmospheric pressure plasma irradiation to analyze the atoms by absorption spectrometry.

Abstract translation: [对象]识别和定量污泥，废液或土壤中含有的固体元素的原子。 [解决方案]原子分析仪包括等离子体发生器10，其中放电气体被馈送在一对电极之间的微间隙中以产生非平衡大气压等离子体; 偏置电压控制器，其包括用于将由等离子体发生器产生的非平衡大气压等离子体引导到待照射物体22的等离子体引导电极21，将被照射的非平衡大气压等离子体放置在等离子体引导 在等离子体引出电极和等离子体发生器的电极之间施加偏置电压以用非平衡大气压等离子体照射物体; 以及通过非平衡大气压等离子体照射来雾化构成待照射物体的物质的光谱仪，以通过吸收光谱法分析原子。